The Brazilian has returned to training with Hansi Flick's squad after missing the match against Galatasaray.
A plan is already in place to ensure he is in the best possible condition for the game against Real Madrid on October 25 at Camp Nou.\
\Barcelona are already focused on their next challenge as they look to maintain their perfect record across all competitions this season. Raphinha's return to training has arguably been the biggest positive development in recent hours. He trained alongside his teammates and could return to the squad for the trip to Seville.\
\We are talking about Barcelona's best player so far this season. He is also the highest-scoring forward among players in Europe's five major leagues to date. He missed the matches against Getafe and Galatasaray because of muscle edema suffered during the most recent international break. Hansi Flick is hoping to have him available for this crucial period of the season.\
\Barcelona's upcoming challenges include matches against Betis, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid. Media outlets close to the Catalan club believe Raphinha could be included in the squad against the Andalusian side. He is unlikely to start but could play a few minutes in the second half to regain competitive sharpness ahead of the matches that follow. The Parc des Princes and El Clásico will go a long way toward determining what this team can achieve.\
\After visiting Betis, Barcelona will face the reigning two-time European champions. The match will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris, where Luis Enrique's team has been almost unbeatable in recent Champions League campaigns. Barcelona hopes Raphinha can start that game, even if he is unable to complete it because he is still working his way back to full fitness.\
\The entire recovery plan is designed to start Raphinha against Real Madrid on October 25. At Barcelona, the match is viewed as one that could almost determine the league title before November has even arrived. Although Flick's men have not needed their captain so far, the club wants him available for El Clásico.\
\Barcelona will not rush Raphinha's recovery. His return to training was one of the club's biggest positives in recent hours, alongside Frenkie de Jong's return to the training pitch. The outlook is less encouraging for the Dutch midfielder, with the club set to wait until tomorrow before deciding whether he will be available for the match against Real Betis.\
